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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads
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as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities
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as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media
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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur
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Recent Examples of oddities
The 2012 Ferrari F12berlinetta replaced the 599 GTB, making up for its predecessor’s visual oddities by being clad in some of the most elegant bodywork to come out of Pininfarina’s studio in ages.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Medical staff did tend to Castillo as the referee walked away, but fans were quick to notice some oddities in the brief fight.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
My aunt and uncle, who live in Santa Fe—home to the International Folk Art Market, one of the largest such festivals in the world (the next one is July 9-12)—are devoted flea-market pickers and collectors of antique oddities.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
And then there are true oddities like Stamptown, which is shooting its debut special for Netflix during the festival on May 8 and 9 at the Montalban Theatre, that thrive on being an uncategorizable ball of comedic energy with dancers, funny acrobats, skits and stand-up.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Adding to his military exhibit, Crazy Horse display and gallery of unique oddities.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But there are some oddities that don’t quite fit this model.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
An Animal That Keeps Defying Expectations The platypus already held an extraordinary list of biological oddities.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Medical staff did tend to Castillo as the referee walked away, but fans were quick to notice some oddities in the brief fight.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
My aunt and uncle, who live in Santa Fe—home to the International Folk Art Market, one of the largest such festivals in the world (the next one is July 9-12)—are devoted flea-market pickers and collectors of antique oddities.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
And then there are true oddities like Stamptown, which is shooting its debut special for Netflix during the festival on May 8 and 9 at the Montalban Theatre, that thrive on being an uncategorizable ball of comedic energy with dancers, funny acrobats, skits and stand-up.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Adding to his military exhibit, Crazy Horse display and gallery of unique oddities.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But there are some oddities that don’t quite fit this model.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
An Animal That Keeps Defying Expectations The platypus already held an extraordinary list of biological oddities.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddities
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In the middle, a Cartman in the role of a Midtown tax adviser dispenses accounting tips and tricks, culled from a YouTube account run by a real-life New York CPA.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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That makes many older attack tricks harder to pull off.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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In honor of his 85th birthday, the American Cinematheque will be putting on another program of two oddball rarities from his long career.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
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Two of the four Vulcan launches to date have suffered anomalies with solid rocket boosters, and although the missions succeeded in placing their payloads into orbit, the launcher is grounded as ULA and its subcontractors probe the recurring problem.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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Along Lake Austin’s banks, listings like these are not anomalies so much as markers.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But what the New Yorker writer left behind is some of the finest prose of the 20th century, focusing primarily on the eccentrics, scalawags, seamen, and other denizens of New York’s dank corners.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The system has flaws that go beyond a few minor quirks.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Many savings and loans, retail banks created by quirks in banking law decades earlier, made reckless investments when the Fed’s high interest rates in the early 1980s crushed their traditional business.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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In a matter of months, unmanned vehicles have gone from rare frontline curiosities to standard issue.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Dinosaurs are no longer occasional curiosities tucked into natural history sales.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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On-field treatment delay Players who require on-field treatment from medical staff will have to leave the field of play for one minute after the restart, bar notable exceptions.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The code says harassment can include negative or disparaging comments about a participant’s gender identity, lists no exceptions and says harassment violations can lead to discipline, including suspension or expulsion from OBRA.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, milk and nuts are included in the nine leading causes of food allergies in the United States.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Flavors unfold in deliberate waves, featuring rich caramel and butterscotch, then roasted nuts, milk chocolate, and a touch of baking spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Oddities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddities. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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